ABA Basketball - Giants Ground The Flight 167 - 99

The Jacksonville Giants grounded the Fayetteville Flight by the score of 167 - 99 Tuesday Night, January 3, 2012 at the Veterans Memorial Arena.

Were you Spotted?

1/4/2012

Album ID: 1390004

Photos by Bobby King

ABA Basketball - Giants Beat the Jaguars 137 - 92

12 albums

The Jacksonville Giants competed in ABA Basketball action against the East Point Jaguars and came out on top by a score of 137 - 92. There was excitement on and off of the court as there is at every Giants game with contests, fans on the court shooting baskets for prizes, Giants Mascott Mr. Biggs having fun and high scoring Basketball Action! Last night Jacksonville Mayor, Alvin Brown visited the Arena to meet the team, take in the action and say hi to the fans. As always after the game the Giants signed autographs and then went to City Hall Pub, next door to the Arena for the after party!

Were you spotted?

12/31/2011

Album ID: 1387995

Photos by Bobby King

Giants Down the Riverballers - 173 - 96

14 albums

The Jacksonville Giants downed the Columbus Riverballers by the score of 173 - 96 Saturday Night, December 17, 2011 at the Veterans Memorial Arena. Saturday Night was themed 'Red, White and Blue' in appreciation of our Service Men and Women.

Were you spotted?

12/18/2011

Album ID: 1381499

Photos by Bobby King

Florida vs. Rider Basketball in the Arena

20 photos
for sale

The Florida Gator Basketball team took on Rider Friday night in the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL. The Gators won with a final score of 90 to 69.

12/9/2011

Album ID: 1376756

Photos by Bob Self

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Veterans Memorial Arena

3 albums

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra held an impressive holiday performance at the Veterans Memorial Arena, Thursday, Dec. 8. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.

NOTE: The TSO Tour prohibited us from posting photos of the actual performance.

12/8/2011

Album ID: 1376327

Photos by Anita Levy

WWE Smackdown at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

10 albums

Hundreds of fans came out to the Veterans Memorial Arena to attend WWE's SMACKDOWN, sponsored by K-Mart on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Fans attended the live taping of matches that included superstars such as Randy Orton, Mark Henry, Cody Roads and The Big Show. There were also matches recorded for WWE programs NXT and Superstars!

Were you Spotted at the Arena?

12/7/2011

Album ID: 1374928

Photos by Bobby King

Avenged Sevenfold at the Arena

10 albums

Avenged Sevenfold stormed into the Veterans Memorial Arena the day after Thanksgiving headlining a four band show. Opening bands Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, & Black Veil Brides started off the evening to the delight of the crowd. Were you spotted at the show?

11/25/2011

Album ID: 1368380

Photos by Kristen Schlicht

Who Are The Jacksonville Giants?

2 albums

Last year was the inaugural season for Jacksonville's newest professional sports team, The Jacksonville Giants. The ABA Giants will open their second season in the Veterans Memorial Arean against the Gulf Coast Flash on December 3rd at 7 PM. With General Admission tickets starting at $8 with discounts for students and kids, a night with the Jacksonville Giants is affordable family fun.

Last year the Giants broke and set several ABA/NBA records in the Arena including highest scoring game and turned in an un-defeated home record, 23 - 0.

The Jacksonville Giants are a group of mild mannered sportsmen who have a laser beam focus on family, doing good things in the community and making Jacksonville Proud by playing hard and being successful on and off the court.

Who are they? Take a look and see - YOUR Jacksonville Giants.

11/14/2011

Album ID: 1362248

Photos by Bobby King

Taylor Swift at Veterans Memorial Arena

12 albums

Fans of Taylor Swift, CMA Entertainer of The Year, packed The Arena Friday night for Jacksonville's biggest concert of the year. See if you were spotted at the concert.

11/11/2011

Album ID: 1360615

Photos by Woody Huband

Taylor Swift Fans

10 photos
for sale

Taylor Swift fans wait for a glimpse of her outside the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial before her concert Friday, November 11, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida.

11/11/2011

Album ID: 1360440

Photos by Will Dickey

Zac Brown Band at the Veterans Memorial Arena

12 albums

What a great way to start the Florida-Georgia weekend, partying at the Arena and rocking out to the Zac Brown Band on October 28th at the Memorial Arena. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.

10/28/2011

Album ID: 1351411

Photos by Anita Levy

99.9 Gator Country FREE Fall Concert Series: Jason Michael Carroll

9 albums

99.9 Gator Country hosted a Free Concert Saturday Night with Jason Michael Carroll and special guest Brett Eldredge as part of their Free Fall Concert Series. This was the second of three FREE fall concerts being held at the Veterans Memorial Arena.

The next show is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th, will be in the Arena, Free for the cost of parking and will feature Emerson Drive, Danny Gokey and Frankie Ballard. Check 99.9 Gator Country's website to get more details.

Were you spotted at the show?

10/9/2011

Album ID: 1338926

Photos by Bobby King

Gator Country Fall Concert Series - Pinktoberfest!

8 albums

99.9 Gator Country opened their Free Fall Concert Series at the Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday Night, October 1, 2011 with Casey James and Hunter Hayes. The theme of the concert Saturday night was pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, appropriately called 'Pinktoberfest'.

There was a special appearance by First Coast News Anchor and three time Breast Cancer Survivor Donna Deegan, who spoke to the audience about her fight against cancer and her up-coming events that support other fighters through her foundation.

The Tire Kingdom Free Fall Concert Series continues next week, October the 8th at the Arena with Brett Eldredge and Jason Michael Carroll . All the fun starts at 4pm with a street festival outside. It's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we're asking everyone to wear pink in support! Live music, food and drink at the Official Pre-Party. Kids-Zone and more. Doors open at 6 PM and admission is free to the public!

Were you spotted this week?

10/2/2011

Album ID: 1334136

Photos by Bobby King

Spirit of America at the Veterans Memorial Arena

5 albums

The Spirit of America is the history of America as told by soldiers from a soldiers point of view. The Spirit of America is unique in the fact that there are no actors in the show. This is a combination of historical narration, music and live action dramatization all telling the story of men and women who sacrificed everything to defend the United States of America.

The Spirit of America will be in Jacksonville on Saturday, September 24th with performances at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. The show is free to attend and is one you don't want to miss.

9/24/2011

Album ID: 1328616

Photos by Bobby King

World Baton Twirling Federation 2011 International Cup Mega-Gallery

30 albums

Held on August 4-7 at the Veterans Memorial Arena, the WBTF International Cup Competition gives elite and pre-elite athletes the opportunity to represent their countries. We'll be adding photos each day from the competition, so check back often for updates.

World Baton Twirling Federation International Cup

Twirlers from around the world compete in the 6th World Baton Twirling Federation International Cup at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida.

8/7/2011

Album ID: 1298985

Photos by Will Dickey

6th World Baton Twirling Federation International Cup in Jacksonville

31 photos
for sale

Jacksonville is hosting the World Baton Twirling Federation's International Cup Championships at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Over 500 athletes from 14 countries are competing during the August 4-7th competition.

8/4/2011

Album ID: 1297721

Photos by Don Burk

Britney Spears at Veterans Memorial Arena

12 albums

Saturday was "girls night out" when Britney Spears played at the Arena. See if you were spotted in the crowd.

7/23/2011

Album ID: 1290865

Photos by Woody Huband

Britney Spears - Femme Fatal Tour

5 albums

Held on Saturday evening at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

7/22/2011

Album ID: 1290937

Photos by Houston White

The Jacksonville Sharks vs. the Spokane Shock

37 photos
for sale

The Jacksonville Sharks take on the Spokane Shock on Sea Best Field Friday night, July 22, 011 at the Veterans Memorial Arena.

7/22/2011

Album ID: 1290534

Cirque du Soleil Alegria Mega-Gallery

5 albums

This is one to the most amazing shows I have ever seen. It is suspenseful, funny and constantly entertaining. Alegria is at the Arena through Sunday and will be a show you and your children will remember forever. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer at Jacksonville.com.

6/30/2011

Album ID: 1277708

Photos by Anita Levy

Cirque du Soleil Alegria rehearsal

14 photos

Micah Naruo and Joseph Cadousteau rehearse the Fire-Knife Dance portion of the Cirque du Soleil Alegria performance at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville Wednesday. The show, which runs through July 3, is about the power struggle between generations and is told artistically through a variety of acts featuring colorful costumes, dance and acrobatics.

6/29/2011

Album ID: 1277472

Photos by Kelly Jordan

Jacksonville Sharks vs. Milwaukee Mustangs

17 albums

By Don Coble. The Jacksonville Sharks secure playoff berth with win over Milwaukee Mustangs.
It's hard to find fault in a victory, especially one that set the Arena Football League record for the longest winning streak in league history and one that clinched Jacksonville's spot in the playoffs.
But Saturday's 62-47 effort against Milwaukee was a lot more difficult than expected.
The winning streak moved to 12 inside Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. And with it, the Sharks (12-1) became the first team in the AFL to clinch a berth in the playoffs.
Read more here at Jacksonville.com.

6/18/2011

Album ID: 1270806

Photos by Jim Messer and David Pearce

Keith Urban in Concert

6 albums

Keith Urban's Get Closer World Tour pulled into the Veterans Memorial Arena Friday June 17th.

Fans enjoyed a pre-concert party at City Hall Pub located right outside the Arena and Jake Owen opening for Keith Urban.
Were you spotted at the show?

6/18/2011

Album ID: 1270757

Photos by Bobby King

Mandarin High School Graduation 2011

11 albums

Dr. Donna A. Richardson is the Principal of Mandarin High School which graduated 719 students, the most the school has ever graduated. Kurt Butler is the Valedictorian.

6/10/2011

Album ID: 1266081

Photos by David Pearce

Ed White Class of 2011

8 albums

Jackie Simmons Jr. is the Principal of Edward H. White High School which graduated 532. Zachary Wing was the Valedictorian, Janiece Smith was the Salutatorian. The Musical Selection was Seize the Day.

6/8/2011

Album ID: 1264689

Photos by David Pearce

Sandalwood High School Class of 2011

7 albums

Victoria Schultz is the Principal of Sandalwood High School which graduated 700. The Valedictorian was Morgan Smallwood, the Salutatorian Kierstin Masse.

6/8/2011

Album ID: 1264722

Photos by David Pearce

BUZZ Craft and Import Beer Festival at the Arena

8 albums

All types of beer, food from 20 different locations, the largest venue in town, throw in some live music, and you have a party!! Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.

5/20/2011

Album ID: 1252359

Photos by Anita Levy

Kenny Chesney in Concert

9 albums

Kenny Chesney and his 2011 Going Coastal tour rolled into the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Thursday Night. Fans poured into the Arena and The City Hall Pub where Thermal Imaged warmed up the crowd outside. Inside the Arena Uncle Kracker and Billy Currington took on the opening duties for Country Music Star, Kenny Chesney.

Were you spotted at the show?

5/13/2011

Album ID: 1246788

Photos by Bobby King

Kenny Chesney at Veterans Memorial Arena

7 albums

Thousands of fans jammed the sold out Veterans Memorial Arena Thursday night for a 3 for the price of 1 concert. Opening acts, Uncle Kracker and Billy Currington, entertained the audience until 9 o'clock when Kenny Chesney took over. As part of the Going Coastal Tour, fans bounced dozens of beach balls in the air and onto the stage throughout the concert. See if you were spotted at this huge concert event.

5/13/2011

Album ID: 1246850

Photos by Woody Huband

Aaron Garcia Scores His 1000th Touchdown

16 albums

The Jacksonville Sharks defeat their instate rivals The Orlando Predators 76-55 in front of a hometown crowd of 11,000 at the Veterans Memorial Arena. It was a big night for Jacksonville as four records were set. It was the Shark's 6th consecutive win. Quarterback Aaron Garcia scored a career high 1003 touchdowns, that is two less than Dan Marino and Brett Favre combined. They are unbeaten at home for the season, and the 77points scored were more than in another Sharks game.

4/30/2011

Album ID: 1237578

Photos by David Pearce

Jacksonville Sharks vs. Cleveland Gladiators Mega-Gallery

20 albums

The Cleveland Gladiators opened the Game in front of Thousands of Shark fans with a 1 yard rushing touchdown by Quarterback Kurt Rocco. Then, it was a battle as both teams fought to the end. Jacksonville Sharks pulled out another win for the fifth straight game with the score of Jacksonville 56 and Cleveland 42. Jacksonville Sharks are 6-1 and are leading the American Conference Southern Division. Check out the Jacksonville Sharks Home page

4/24/2011

Album ID: 1233355

Photos by Karl Schweinfurth and David Pearce

2011 Guns N' Hoses at the Veterans Memorial Arena

8 albums

The 2011 Guns N' Hoses Charity Boxing event took place at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday. Many Fans turned out to watch the Police take on the Firefighters to raise money for charity.

Were you spotted?

4/17/2011

Album ID: 1228751

Photos by Bobby King

Guns N' Hoses 2011

12 albums

The 13th Annual Guns N' Hoses Fight Night was held at Veterans Memorial Arena and pitted firemen against police officers in 16 bouts in the boxing ring. The firefighters ultimately won the event, winning 9 bouts to the police's 6 wins. Several celebrity judges were in attendance, including former Gator, Tim Tebow, and Jacksonville Jaguars coach, Jack Del Rio. Were you spotted at the event?

Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup

Gymnasts from around the country compete in the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup at the Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena Friday, March 4, 2011.

3/5/2011

Album ID: 1185100

Photos by Jon M. Fletcher / Staff

AT&T American Cup Gymnastics

87 photos
for sale

Gymnasts from around the world compete in the AT&T American Cup gymnastics competition Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

3/5/2011

Album ID: 1185306

Photos by Will Dickey

Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup Mega-Gallery

4 albums

Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup, featured 36 of the country’s rising young gymnasts took place Friday March 4, 2011 at the Veterans Memorial Arena. Gymnasts qualified through the 17 invitationals included in the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup Series. Event proceeds benefit the Nastia Liukin Fund, which is part of the National Gymnastics Foundation.

It was Gymnastics Night at the Arena, take a Look!

3/5/2011

Album ID: 1185010

Photos by Bobby King

AT&T American Cup - Mega Gallery

10 albums

The AT&T American Cup took place at the Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday, March 5. 2011. For the second time in the international gymnastics event's history, it is part of the FIG's World Cup series, with the other events being held in Glasgow, Scotland, Stuttgart, Germany and Tokyo Japan.

Johnathan Horton finished in the top three in five of six events, good enough to win his third American Cup. Jordyn Wieber, on the woman's side, gave the United States a sweep of the event.

Take a look, see the action and if you were spotted at the Arena.

3/5/2011

Album ID: 1185439

Photos by Bobby King

Improv at Mad Cowford

5 albums

Mad Cowford, Jacksonville's home for innovative, interactive comedy, serves the North Florida area with weekly performances in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. The comedy shows are filled with high-energy, fast-paced, improvisation games based upon audience suggestions. For more information go to http://www.madcowford.com/

3/4/2011

Album ID: 1184956

Photos by David Pearce

Jacksonville Sharks vs. Tampa Storm

14 photos
for sale

The Jacksonville Sharks face off against the Tampa Storm in a preseason game at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Monday, February 28, 2011.

2/28/2011

Album ID: 1181472

Photos by Jon M. Fletcher / Staff

Giants Defeat the Riverballers 159 - 87

8 albums

Sunday night was the last home game for the Jacksonville Giants. The Giants were victorious last night and have an undefeated record of 23 - 0 with 3 games left in the season.

Were you at the game?

2/27/2011

Album ID: 1180638

Photos by Bobby King

Jacksonville Giants vs. Colombus Riverballers

4 albums

The Jacksonville Giants remain undefeated after taking on the Colombus Riverballers in the last home game of the season. They are now 22-0.

2/27/2011

Album ID: 1180925

Photos by Houston White

Jacksonville hosts the ABA All-Star game

26 photos
for sale

Coverage of the ABA All-Star basketball game at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, February 26, 2011.

2/26/2011

Album ID: 1180041

Photos by Don Burk

The ABA All-Star Mega-Gallery

10 albums

Today was the ABA's big day in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Giants hosted the East West All Star Game, slam dunk contest, and the 3 point shooting contest. See if you were spotted among the enthusiastic crowd at the Arena.

2/26/2011

Album ID: 1180072

Photos by Woody Huband

Slash

3 albums

Slash opened for Ozzy Osbourne at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Tuesday night. The entire show was one of the best I've ever been to. Loud drums, Low bass, and loads of pyrotechnics added to the mystique and esteem of both Slash and Ozzy.

2/22/2011

Album ID: 1177437

Photos by Houston White

Ozzy Osbourne in Concert

4 albums

The Veterans Memorial Arena hosted a concert headlined by Ozzy Osbourne with special guest Slash, Tuesday Night, February 22.

The arena rocked with classic hits from both Ozzy and Slash, were you spotted?